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Call for papers: Classical Liberalism in Econ, by Country

Posted 16 Jun 2014

We invite proposals for papers on the status of classical liberalism in the economics profession in a particular country, to be published as a symposium in a future issue of Econ Journal Watch. Tell us which country you propose to write about, how you would go about doing it, what you’d expect to say, and why you are qualified to write such a paper. Send communications/​proposals to the chief editor Daniel Klein at dklein@gmu.edu.

In proposing or undertaking such a submission, consider the following suggestions:

Tell a little about the country’s tradition of classical liberal economics, the trajectory, the ups and downs. Who have been the central players?

Tell a little about the overall tenor of academic economics in the country. Does it have a mainstream? Is it generally congenial to classical liberalism? Is it hostile?

In what ways does it differ significantly from professional economics in the United States?

What are the most significant centers, departments, networks of classical liberal economics? Who are the notable individuals?

How did the centers and departments develop? Are they well accepted? Are they under attack?

Are there classical liberal economists in the public discourse? Are some outside academia?

Authors should temper impulses to use the assignment unduly as an opportunity for in-group promotion or self-congratulation.

Submissions will be externally refereed by economists from the country, and not only by classical liberal economists. Submissions should be between 3000 and 10,000 words.

Here we shall maintain a list of countries for which we have received promising contact from individuals who are intending to write about the named country, or pondering doing so. But even if your country is listed below, do still contact us, as the plan for those countries is not necessarily set, and collaboration is possible:

Spain

France

Poland

Czech Republic

ex-Yugoslav countries

Denmark

Mexico

Brazil

Guatemala

Venezuela

Chile

India

Pakistan

Lebanon

Israel

Australia

China

South Korea

…

We shall keep this listing current. If your country is not listed here you can get first dibs. We welcome your contact!

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